Falls Church High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Falls Church, Virginia 22042 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#185 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#3426 of 16,910 nationally
About Falls Church High
Falls Church High is a public high located in Falls Church, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,170 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 185th of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,170.
There are 26 schools in Falls Church; Falls Church High ranks 15th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Falls Church High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Falls Church High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pine Spring Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
607 students · 1.0 km away
Woodburn Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students · 1.3 km away
Westlawn Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
789 students · 2.0 km away
Jackson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
991 students · 2.1 km away
Graham Road Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
438 students · 2.1 km away
Timber Lane Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
584 students · 2.1 km away
Camelot Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
602 students · 2.2 km away
Mason Crest Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
684 students · 2.3 km away
Beech Tree Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 2.4 km away
Shrevewood Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Independence High
Ashburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,166 students
Annandale High
Annandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,161 students
Langley High
McLean · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,181 students
Landstown High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,152 students
Potomac High
Dumfries · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,197 students
Stafford Senior High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Falls Church High a good school?
Falls Church High has a Success Index (US) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #185 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Falls Church High rank in Virginia?
Falls Church High ranks #185 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #3426 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Falls Church High?
Falls Church High had 2,170 students in 2025.
Is Falls Church High a elementary school or a high school?
Falls Church High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Falls Church High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Falls Church High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.